UPDATED: MAR 2, 2024 Canned from total wine - dark pour into tulip - dark chocolate, caramel, oily. Pretty good

UPDATED: JUL 15, 2023 Unknown Age Bottle - Definitely Before 2018 (maybe 2015, but print on bottle wore off): s: molasses oatmeal vanilla a: dark brown no head oily t: rich oats sweet pitted fruits robust grain p: very smooth malts complex & easy-going sugars smooth & hidden alcohol o: great beer throughout aged well & shows nicely alcohol, richness, pungency almost invisible New Beer Distributors (last trip ever to the store!) 26-February-2018 US$3,50 12oz bottle sampled 26-May-2023

UPDATED: FEB 22, 2023 16-ounce can pours brownish-black with some chestnut highlights when held up to bright light; 1/4' creamy light brown head and lacing. Aroma: subdued molasses and smoke. Flavor: dark brown sugar, molasses, charred campfire marshmallows, anise, tamari soy sauce, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, figs, dates, cocoa, black pepper, wood char -- very flavorful; nicely balanced between sweet and bitter-dry. Mouthfeel: medium- to full-bodied with a velvety finish.

UPDATED: JAN 7, 2022 It pours very dark brown with a brown head. Head retention is excellent. The aroma is sweet with caramel, and chocolate. There are supporting cherries and raisins with licorice and very low nuts. There are hints of port as well. It has strong chocolate flavors up front with a bit of smoke. There are also some roasted flavors with dark cherry and very low nut. There are also hints of raisins and licorice. It has full body that has a smooth texture. It has pleasant alcohol warming. Overall, a wonderful blend of flavors with a smooth finish.

UPDATED: NOV 8, 2021 bottle at James... dark black... thin tan lacing... soft spicy ginger.. dark roast... big sweet spice.. dark malts... Light spicy malts

UPDATED: AUG 2, 2021 RBSG 2017. Somehow never tried the base version of this... Pours black with a nice tan head. Roasted malts, coffee, and a bit of licorice on the nose. Slight ash and some sweet chocolate and toffee. A touch of roasted malt bitterness on the back end. Maybe a little bit of vanilla in there, too. Solid.

UPDATED: APR 30, 2020 12 oz can. Pours black with tall, creamy, brown head and nice lacing. Aroma is of grassy hops, toasted malt and dark fruit. Body is full, creamy and smooth. Taste is of toasted malt, chocolate, vanilla, brown sugar, dark fruit and herbal hops. Finish is long and bittersweet. Very nice porter.

UPDATED: MAR 16, 2020 On tap at Jack's Abby. Wanted to try others but could not stop myself from smiling and ordering more one of these. Mouthfeel is amazing with alcohol well hidden. Easy to get 'framinghammered'; be careful.

UPDATED: FEB 3, 2020 Black color . Big , beige head. Coffee, dark chocolate,prunes and roasted malt in the aroma. Pleasant, roasted bitterness in taste.

UPDATED: JAN 28, 2020 12oz can. There is a noticeable sweetness on the palate. 10% avb is well integrated with the roasted malts. Hints of brown sugar enhance the sweetness and add to the creamy mouthfeel...well done